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Health

Published
January 24, 2021

Argentina’s abortion law enters force under watchful eyes

The law stipulates a 14 week cut off date and doctors who unjustifiably delay a procedure face time in prison.
Published
January 22, 2021

State steers more vaccine to outpatient practices, independent pharmacies

The doses are being directed to facilities that are vaccinating older Mainers, who are at higher risk from COVID-19.
Published
January 21, 2021

Fauci unleashed: Health expert takes ‘liberating’ turn at center stage

After surviving nearly a year of darts and undermining comments from former President Donald Trump, Dr. Anthony Fauci is back
Published
January 21, 2021

Primary care doctors say they’re left out of vaccination efforts

Physicians not affiliated with hospitals or major health organizations say their patients are scared – and asking questions their caregivers can't answer.
Published
January 21, 2021

Former Scarborough Downs racetrack to become mass-vaccination site

Officials at MaineHealth said the grandstand of the former harness racing track will be retrofitted to handle at least 1,000 vaccinations daily – if there's enough vaccine.

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Published
January 19, 2021

Flu cases in Maine have decreased significantly as people take COVID precautions

The Maine CDC is reporting just 89 confirmed cases of the flu so far this season; last year there were 1,287 during the same period.
Published
January 19, 2021

‘We know this is real’: New clinics aid virus ‘long-haulers’

New facilities around the U.S. are helping people treat lingering effects of COVID-19.
Published
January 19, 2021

‘Shameful’: U.S. virus deaths top 400,000 as Trump leaves office

The U.S. accounts for nearly 1 of every 5 virus deaths reported worldwide.
Published
January 19, 2021

Hospitals bearing brunt of vaccine efforts as frustrations mount

Until vaccines are more plentiful, challenges are likely as the state rolls out vaccinations for older and at-risk Mainers.
Published
January 18, 2021

Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?

Some answers to a few common questions on Maine's COVID-19 vaccination campaign ahead of additional details expected to be released by the Mills administration this week.